Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist Job at Nexstar Broadcasting, Springfield, MO

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  • Nexstar Broadcasting
  • Springfield, MO

Job Description

Reporter

Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is hiring a Reporter. The ideal candidate should have the ability to develop relevant, compelling, and impactful stories on multiple platforms. Our next Reporter must have a passion for storytelling and a desire to dig below the surface. Our reporters do tv live shots and create digital content every day for our website and social media pages.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
  • Build a network of sources to help Ozarks First stay ahead of its competitors
  • Pitch stories of interest to the entire audience, while also understanding the importance of targeting specific members of that audience
  • Research topics, vet tips for credibility and relevance, gather information for possible broadcast and publication
  • Arrange and conduct interviews, shoot video, and edit packages
  • Review copy for accuracy, style, and proper grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial direction and guidelines
  • Promote teamwork and maintain an attitude of cooperation and collaboration with all station personnel
  • Interact frequently with viewers/users on social media platforms to build engagement and brand
  • Work on special projects and other duties as assigned, including community service initiatives

Requirements & Skills:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required
  • Minimum experience in a newsroom or a focus on news reporting
  • Confident on-air presence
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Social media expertise, proficiency
  • Must learn all current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment, and newsroom computer systems
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record
  • Flexibility to work any shift

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